Profile of a Virgo
Ben Carson
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Sep 18, 1951
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Sun
Virgo
24°
Moon
Taurus*
4°
Mercury
Virgo
7°
Venus
Virgo
2°
Mars
Leo
19°
Jupiter
Aries
11°
Saturn
Libra
4°
Uranus
Cancer
13°
Neptune
Libra
18°
Pluto
Leo
20°
N. Node
Pisces
8°
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Ben Carson is a neurosurgeon and former U.S. cabinet official known for pioneering pediatric neurosurgery and complex skull and brain operations, including separation of craniopagus twins. He led Johns Hopkins' pediatric neurosurgery program, authored bestselling books, and later served in federal government, influencing surgical practice and public policy through clinical innovation, education, and public engagement.

Your Core Signs shape your core self, while the Inner and Outer Planets shape your personal traits and collective influences.

Sun in Virgo
Degree: 24°
Ben Carson catches every little detail others miss, and his sense of logic is hard to match. A natural perfectionist, he thrives on organization and finding tangible solutions, but that same eye for detail can make him overly critical when things don't go exactly to plan. It may take him a while to warm up socially, but once people get to know him, his presence becomes almost addicting.
Moon in Taurus*
Degree: 4°
Emotionally steady and grounded, Ben Carson doesn’t overreact to things that aren’t worth the energy. It takes a lot to rattle him, but when something that brought him stability falls apart, he feels it deeply and can become reclusive. He values trust above all else and is drawn to people and situations he can truly rely on.

Aspects describe the angles between planets in your chart, highlighting where there is harmony or tension in your life. The orb degree determines how strongly an aspect will affect you, with smaller orbs indicating a stronger influence.

Mars Conjunction Pluto
Orb: 0.7°
Ben Carson possesses a raw, formidable willpower that can move mountains when he sets his mind to something. His intensity is palpable — he doesn't do anything halfway. This gives him extraordinary resilience, though learning to channel this power constructively is one of his life's greatest lessons.
Mars Sextile Neptune
Orb: 1.5°
Ben Carson has a gift for acting on intuition and letting his instincts guide his efforts. Whether through art, music, or helping others, he's motivated by something deeper than personal gain. His actions are often quietly inspired and surprisingly effective.
Moon Trine Venus
Orb: 1.6°
Love and emotional comfort come easily to Ben Carson. He has an innate sweetness and emotional grace that makes people feel cared for in his presence — his relationships, home, and creative life all benefit from this effortlessly nurturing energy.
Moon Trine Mercury
Orb: 2.9°
Ben Carson's feelings and words flow together beautifully. He has an instinctive ability to understand and articulate emotional experiences — whether his own or others' — and this makes him a naturally gifted communicator, writer, or counselor.
Mercury Conjunction Venus
Orb: 4.4°
Ben Carson's mind is naturally drawn to beauty, harmony, and the art of connection. He has a gift for saying things in a way that's both thoughtful and pleasing, and his communication style tends to be graceful, diplomatic, and genuinely charming.
Moon Sextile North Node
Orb: 4.5°
Ben Carson's emotional intelligence gently supports his path forward. When he honors his feelings and leans into his nurturing side, doors tend to open for him. There's an easy link between caring for others and fulfilling his larger purpose.
Uranus Trine North Node
Orb: 4.6°
Ben Carson's individuality and unconventional nature are effortlessly aligned with his purpose. Following his own path, embracing change, and thinking differently don't just make him interesting — they carry him directly toward his destiny. His uniqueness is his greatest asset.
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Mercury Opposition North Node
Orb: 1.6°
Ben Carson's mind and his destiny can feel like they're working from different playbooks. He might rationalize away the very leaps of faith his purpose demands, or struggle to articulate what his soul already knows. Growth comes from bridging intellect and intuitive direction.
Venus Opposition North Node
Orb: 6.1°
Love and purpose can feel like opposing forces in Ben Carson's life. He might find that relationships or the desire for ease pull him away from his growth path, or that pursuing his destiny disrupts his sense of harmony. Finding the balance between pleasure and purpose is his ongoing work.
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The zodiac signs are categorized into two categories: Elements and Modalities. The higher the percentage you have of each, the more you embody that trait.

Fire (26%)
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Earth (52%)
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Air (15%)
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Water (7%)
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Cardinal (30%)
Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Fixed (33%)
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Mutable (37%)
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces